SAMOSA CAKES

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From Carnation. Times are approximate. See tips at the end of the directions. These potato cakes are a great side dish. They have the flavour of a samosa without the work. 2 % evaporated milk can be used.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 10 cakes, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and halved
3/4 cup evaporated milk, hot
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or 1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons curry paste or 1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup peas
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.While potatoes are cooking heat the evaporated milk until hot. Drain the potatoes well. Mash hot potatoes with hot evaporated Milk. Reserve.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in small skillet. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno and ginger. Cook gently for 5 minutes until onion is tender. Add curry paste or powder and peas. Cook for 1 minute. Add mixture to reserved potatoes. Stir in beaten egg and flour. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  • Place breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Take ½ cup (125mL) potato mixture and shape into patties 3" in diameter and ¾ " (2 cm) thick. You should get 10 patties. Coat in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat 1 tbsp (15mL) oil in large non-stick skillet. Pan-fry samosa cakes for about 5 minutes per side, or until browned and crusty on the outside and hot in the middle.
  • TIPS:.
  • • The potato mixture can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • • Omit the beaten egg and the flour and eat this recipe just as flavoured mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 1160.4, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5, Protein 12

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